The ‘old’ ambulance Station in Albury Street is set to be sold after a period of decommissioning takes place in the coming weeks. The new Harden Ambulance Station delivered under the NSW Government’s $122 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program became operational in November after construction was completed in September on the Scott Street… Keep Reading
Didn’t Even Kiss Me broke a lengthy drought and provided rookie hoop Wendy Peel with her first ever race win in Saturday’s Tumbarumba Cup. This time last year Didn’t Even Kiss Me was competing in a Group 2 race at Caulfield, but she hadn’t won in more than a year and bookies sent her out… Keep Reading
Parkers on the second hole on Saturday: Bernie, Mark, Tommy and Jamie. We have fought a valiant battle over 3 rounds this Summer in at times torturous conditions, to end up a fraction of a point behind Cootamundra in 2nd place out of the 6 Club format. Whilst we did not give it much… Keep Reading
Murrumburrah High School has welcomed a new principal, and two new staff members, as they kick off the 2018 school year. Following the retirement of former principal John McFadyen last year, Murrumburrah High is pleased to welcome Kym Orman (left) to the position. A veteran teacher and principal, Kym applied to fill the position until… Keep Reading
Wagga MP Daryl Maguire collects the petition from IDEAS’ Jenelle Becker and Diana Palmer. The Stand By Me Campaign for continued funding for advocacy, information and representation for people with a disability living in NSW has gained momentum with over 29,000 signatures signing the online petition. The NSW government is still intent on not renewing… Keep Reading
Botanica Romantica is celebrating 3 years of business in Neill Street Harden. This small business opened in 2015 in a vacant Neill Street shop, but recently moved to a new location at 18 Neill Street. “This is a great location as we have two banks and 2 ATM’s close by as well as the news… Keep Reading
Pictured Monday February 5, McLean Oval will have just 6 weeks for the playing surface to grow and be ready for representative matches on March 16 and 17. The field was sown on February 2. McLean Oval will host the U16 and U18 Regional State Cup matches on Saturday 17 March 2018. The Riverina Bulls will… Keep Reading
STATEMENT LEADERSHIP OF THE NATIONALS On Monday, I will ask my colleagues to back me for the leadership of The Nationals, so together we can work to grow local economies, increase local opportunities and create local jobs. We can do this together as a united team. I want to acknowledge Barnaby Joyce for his leadership… Keep Reading
AN OPEN LETTER TO HILLTOPS RESIDENTS As you’re probably aware, Council is looking into developing a very special project; the likes of which hasn’t been seen in regional New South Wales. The proposed Cultural, Community and Education Precinct has the potential to deliver a range of facilities and services to our area, that would not… Keep Reading
Jack O’Connor will be following in the footsteps of his family when he returns to Robert’s Park to play for the Harden Red Devils in 2018. At 25 years of age, Jack O’Connor has returned to Yarrawonga, his family home, Oxton Park the family business and the Harden Red Devils, his family club. A large… Keep Reading
Erica Pye, Ros Bradford and Sarah Rowan are pictured with the signed Glen McGrath bat and ball ahead of the February 24 Pink Stumps day at Wombat. Wombat is preparing to host its first annual Pink Stumps and Community Fun Day, later this month, with an array of events and attractions on offer. The McGrath… Keep Reading
Champions, Back: Amber McKay, Sara Collins, Georgia Squire-Wilson, Bella Cooper, Talia McKay, Principal Marylou Gorham. Front: Tilly Bowman, Chaz Cooper, Ty Leitner, Oscar Phillis, Dean Starling and Christian Johnson. Trinity’s Annual Swimming Carnival was held in scorching temperatures last Thursday at the local pool. The heat did not deter Trinity’s swimmers from participating eagerly and… Keep Reading
LEFT, Ms. Dunn, Maya Hill, April Cozis, Hayley Muscat, Skye Sommer, Piper Mead, Dom Mead, Matilda Tarrant, Alex Mc Millan, Nova McMasters and Beau Manwaring. Lola Giddings, Imogen Steele, Sam Stone, Darby Abnett, Charlie Beal, Ardy Abnett, Chase Peterson, Sam Dunstan, Tyler Smith, Mikayla Howe. Ms Campbell, Seamus Killick, Indigo Douglass, Georgia Jones, Kirra… Keep Reading
The new 2018 Trinity Catholic School Kindergarten class. Back: Jensen Fenney, Lawrence Johnson, Zoe Miller-Logue, Ronnie Tanson, Ben Pollard. Front: Poppy-Rose Howarth, Tilly Jackson, Ashley Abbott, Georgia Jackson, Ruby Lucas, Claire Corkhill and Nirvana Griffiths with Ms Kaitlin Pieper. Keep Reading
A very famous song from a brilliant group. Sometimes it is forgotten that the Warumpis wrote the ‘alternative’ Australian Anthem “My Island Home”, although it is actually about Elcho, a small island in Arnhem Land, Australia. The Warumpi Band were formed in 1980 in Papunya – an outback settlement about 240 kilometres (150 mi) north-west of Alice Springs in the… Keep Reading
The Harden Hawks will be paying homage to one of their favourite sons when they update and refurbish the Sam Dyball Memorial Scoreboard at McLean Oval this year. The club will be partnering with the community to ensure that the board will be updated. They will be hosting a 7’s cricket challenge. The challenge, to held… Keep Reading
The Joker Draw at the Harden Country Club went off in December with local couple Dan and Megan McGrath claiming the prize worth over $5,500. The draw is held every Friday night and as has happenned in the past came down to the last few cards. Keep Reading
Tim Davis has been driving a truck since he was 18 and loves the open road, although he is also a qualified carpenter. Tim completed his apprenticeship under the late David Wall after commencing his training with Terry Manwaring at Garangula. Tim has since shared his carpentry and joinery skills with the trucks and has… Keep Reading
Don’t Smile Till Easter by Adrian Stadtmiller, BA Dip Ed Staddie Media/Publicious Book Publishing Reviewed by Carol Anderson, D.Min., ACSW, LMSW on behalf of US Review of Books. “Delia, the Drama teacher at my school, tells me that I’m anti-establishment and a guerilla warfare fighter against the educational system.” A novel based in Australia, the… Keep Reading
The fire which burnt Mt. Bobbara yesterday afternoon is being investigated by the Rural Fire Service and Police. What sparked the incident is yet to be determined. The Galong tanker made first contact with the Rural Fire Service before a triple OOO call came through. 20 tankers attended the scene and were controlling the fire… Keep Reading